An exploration of the potential contribution of genetic modification and genome editing to the development of abiotic stress-tolerant crops as compared to conventional breeding
COGEM has commissioned a research project to obtain insight in the possibilities that...
23-06-2022
Bird feed and flower seed mixtures: potential for disseminating genetically modified seeds
The research is performed by Perseus B.V. and aimed to investigate whether seeds of g...
01-02-2022
On the nature of nature – A study on the use and meaning of nature and (un)naturalness in the literature on genetic modification
Whether or not something is ‘natural’, plays a role in numerous societal debates, e.g...
13-10-2021
Taxonomy and risk classification of algae; Informing the risk classification of a dynamic taxonomic group
Over the last years, COGEM has been asked several times to classify algae and cyanoba...
22-03-2021
What is known about the import, distribution and presence of GM oilseed rape (Brassica napus) in the Netherlands?
Seed spillage as a consequence of the import, transport and processing of GM oilseed ...
11-12-2020
Plant material inactivation
In the Netherlands, there are no genetically modified (GM) crops authorised for culti...
07-05-2020
The COGEM formula revisited, experimental validation of the reduction ratio formula for free lentiviral particles
During transduction of cells much use is made of viral vectors derived from lentiviru...
15-07-2019
Characteristics and pathogenicity determination of insect-specific RNA and DNA viruses
COGEM advices the Dutch Government on the required containment measures for activitie...
23-10-2019
Transmission of antibiotic resistance genes via mobile genetic elements
Activities with organisms modified with antibiotic resistance genes that jeopardise t...
22-12-2009
Novel plant breeding techniques
Several new plant breeding techniques that make use of a genetic modification step so...